# Chapter 6. Configuration File (advanced topic)

Configuration information for Disk Navigator are stored in the `˜/.kde/share/config/kpanelrc` configuration file. The group is `[kdisknav]`.

Usually you don't need to edit this file manually, as this can be done through the Options dialog box. This section documents entries related to Disk Navigator. If the option is missing in the configuration file, its default value is assumed. Note that a broken [kdisknav] group can be repaired simply removing all the entries listed here (their default value will be assumed).

- MaxNavigableFolderEntries=n : if a folder contains more than n entries, a "Too many files" message is displayed. Default: 200

- MaxRecentFoldersEntries=n : the "Recent" menu section will contain the last n folders open through Disk Navigator. Default: 4

- MaxRecentFilesEntries=n : the "Recent" menu section will contain the last n files open through Disk Navigator. Default: 4

- ShowDotFiles=on/off : should dot (hidden) files be showed in the Disk Navigator? Default: off

- RecentFiles=path1,path2,path3... : list of recently opened files.

- RecentFolders=path1,path2,path3...: list of recently opened folders.

- IgnoreCase=on/off : should Disk Navigator sort files in case-sensitive mode? Default: off

- Terminal=app : use this application to launch a terminal when the user holds the Shift key clicking on "Open Folder". Command-line options can be added here. Default: kvt

- ShowGlobalSection=on/off : should the Shared section be part of the Disk Navigator main menu? Default: on

- ShowLocalSection=on/off : should the Personal section be part of the Disk Navigator main menu? Default: on

- ShowRecentSection=on/off : should the Recent section be part of the Disk Navigator main menu? Default: on

- ShowOptionEntry=on/off : should the Option entry be in the Disk Navigator main menu? Default: on